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How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned

July 2, 2020 | By Patrick Harwood
How to Find Out If a House Was Condemned
If you're buying property that you would like to renovate and rent out to future tenants, or you're a tenant and suspicious that your landlord may be violating condemnation laws, you can easily find out the current condemnation status.

However, finding out whether a house has been condemned in the past is a little trickier.

 

5 Steps to Find out if a House was Condemned

House Was Condemned

 

1. Browse Through the Bank- and Government-owned Property Listings and Choose the "condemned" Category

There are dozens of websites that offer information on government-seized and bank-owned properties, including those that were condemned prior to the confiscation.

 

2. Visit the Courthouse İn the County of the Property You are İnquiring About and Search Property Records

The county keeps documentation of all property sales as well as information regarding the stability and state of the property.

 

3. Browse Through the Property Spec Sheets Provided by the Real Estate Agent

These sheets will contain the property history, including inspections, ownership and condemnation information.

 

4. Search Newspaper Reels and Documents for Property Condemnation İnformation

When a house is condemned due to safety violations and hazards, the general public is made aware, and you may be able to find the information you seek in the classified ads of old newspapers.

 

5. have the Property İnspected

If all else fails, and you don't want to move forward with the purchase of a possibly condemned property, schedule an inspection and get the facts from a professional.

 

Tips & Warnings Some outdated homes are condemned due to not meeting federal housing requirements and may only need minor contracting to restore them.
 

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Patrick Harwood

Patrick Harwood

Patrick Harwood has been a professional writer and editor since 2004, specializing in articles about spectator sports, personal finance and law. He has contributed to family of magazines and websites.

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